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172 dead as listeriosis outbreak hits South Africa

A listeriosis outbreak, believed to be the world’s largest, has claimed 172 lives in South Africa, the Department of Health said on Thursday, February...

admin - February 22, 2018

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Groups flay ‘Big Brother Naija’ smoking scenes, say they’re unlawful

Civil society groups have asked the Federal Government to penalise Multichoice, owners of DSTV and GoTV, for promoting smoking scenes in the ongoing Big...

admin - February 22, 2018

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Measles cases surge in Europe

Measles has rebounded in the World Health Organisation (WHO) European Region. The disease affected 21,315 people and caused 35 deaths in 2017, following a...

admin - February 20, 2018

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UNICEF ranks Nigeria 11th highest on newborn deaths

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has ranked Nigeria 11th position on newborn deaths globally. This is according to a new report on “Newborn Mortality’’...

admin - February 20, 2018

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World leaders join new drive to beat noncommunicable diseases

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, February 16, 2018 announced a new high-level commission, comprised of heads of state and ministers, leaders in...

admin - February 18, 2018

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UNFPA restates paths to improved adolescent reproductive health, family planning

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has renewed its readiness to assist Nigeria in her quest to improving adolescent reproductive health. UNFPA’s Country Representative in...

admin - February 16, 2018

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Individualised, supportive care key to positive childbirth experience – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new recommendations to establish global care standards for healthy pregnant women and reduce unnecessary medical interventions. Worldwide, an...

admin - February 15, 2018

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American woman found with eye worm previously known only in cattle

North Americans may be more vulnerable than previously thought to irritating and potentially dangerous infections with two different types of tiny but tenacious eye...

admin - February 13, 2018

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